Growing Tips
How to Germinate Successully. Since acquiring good seed can be dangerous, expensive and very time consuming, the “seed sponge†system for starting seeds proves to be the most successful. The sponges and styrofoam holder are very inexpensive and can be reused. The photos on the next page demonstrate how easily the sponge once removed from the styrofoam holder can be inserted into the 4†Rockwool cube after the seedling has reached sufficient root development. If you are a die hard soil or soil less mix grower, the sponges will transplant into any medium. The center hole in the seed sponges is about 1 1/2inches deep and ready to accommodate a seed. The seed sponge is about 3 1/2inches tall and 1 1/2inches wide, tapering to the bottom.
So far the ONLY resource I know of (check your local grow suppliers) The Grow Store; 5050 S. Federal Blvd., Englewood, Co. 80110. (303) 738-0202 They ship anywhere!! The styrofoam holder comes with the seed sponges. The one shown here has been altered but they usually hold 15 sponges which can also be purchased separately. For more info, go to http://www.growweed.com.
Seed prices are high because of many factors. Genetics of a certain type of breed require knowledge and patience, but mostly, it’s a sellers market and the end result with these beauties is well worth the initial investment. Remember, it’s illegal to order these seeds through the mail in the U.S. so log onto the Web sites provided in back of book and read their legal advice very carefully before taking the plunge.
When you think your plants are ready to be cut, give them another 5 days. This is a very universal conclusion agreed upon by most of the growers I have followed. They say this was a hard lesson learned over time.
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